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F125 DRN

1988 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5001cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,448 mi
Last recorded51,448 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Firebird84,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF125 DRN
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,001cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2012 51,448 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,879 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,295 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,763 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,007 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 48,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 47,568 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 47,134 miles

How Reliable is the Pontiac Firebird?

Based on 8,717 MOT tests across 1,065 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
640
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,065
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 177
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 140
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F125 DRN is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,001cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 84,589 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Pontiac Firebird fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F125 DRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Firebird typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 38 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F125 DRN registered?

F125 DRN is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 23 August 1988.

Is F125 DRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F125 DRN shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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